Gibbs brings plenty of athleticism to the middle position. She gets off the floor quickly, reaches high over the net, and creates difficult angles for opposing blockers to defend. Additionally, she stays active in transition and works hard to stay available for her setter, even during extended rallies. On the defensive side, Gibbs closes seams well and takes away space at the net. Her combination of length, quickness, and offensive upside makes her an exciting middle to follow.

Raeana Gibbs proved to be a difference-maker at the net throughout the high school season. She did an excellent job closing seams and taking away attacking angles from opposing hitters. Additionally, her timing allowed her to create valuable block touches that extended rallies and gave her defense opportunities to work. Whether it was a huge stuff block or a subtle touch that kept the ball alive, Gibbs consistently found ways to impact points before they ever reached the back row.

Raeana Gibbs Raeana Gibbs 5'9" | MB/RS Cherokee Trail | 2029 CO brings physicality and versatility to the front row. She closes seams with urgency as a blocker and transitions quickly into attack. On the right pin, she stays aggressive behind the setter, finishing with authority in system and on broken plays. Her ability to influence rallies from multiple positions adds a dynamic edge to this roster. This season, look for Raeana to become a true matchup problem—controlling space at the net and punishing hesitation. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas